--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I've got girlfriends who call me 'Raye'…" description: "\"I've got girlfriends who call me 'Raye' or 'L. Raye', but when somebody calls me 'Lisa', it's like, 'You've got two more times to say that and then I t..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e36/lisaraye-mccoy-misick-26027_call_i-ve-got-girlfriends-who-call-me-raye-or_2443161.png" --- # I've got girlfriends who call me 'Raye' or 'L. Raye', but… ![“I've got girlfriends who call me 'Raye' or 'L. Raye', but when somebody calls me 'Lisa', it's like, 'You've got two more times to say that and then I think you're disrespecting me and I'm going to have to cut you!'” quote by LisaRaye McCoy-Misick](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e36/lisaraye-mccoy-misick-26027_call_i-ve-got-girlfriends-who-call-me-raye-or_2443161.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e36/lisaraye-mccoy-misick-26027_call_i-ve-got-girlfriends-who-call-me-raye-or_2443161.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e36/lisaraye-mccoy-misick-26027_call_i-ve-got-girlfriends-who-call-me-raye-or_2443161.png) > “I've got girlfriends who call me 'Raye' or 'L. Raye', but when somebody calls me 'Lisa', it's like, 'You've got two more times to say that and then I think you're disrespecting me and I'm going to have to cut you!'” [LisaRaye McCoy-Misick](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/lisaraye-mccoy-misick/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. She feels that being called by a nickname she dislikes signals disrespect and triggers a strong defensive reaction. **In simple terms:** Being called a disliked name feels disrespectful. Key Takeaway Set clear name preferences and enforce them calmly. Themes respect identity communication Mood frustrated assertive Type personal interpersonal When to use this quote - personal interactions - workplace introductions - online profiles Key Concepts selfesteem social boundaries Questions to Reflect On - How do you politely correct someone using a nickname you dislike? - What boundaries help maintain respect in casual settings? 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